Salem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Salem
Where to stay in Salem
Turtlehead
If you're spending some time in Turtlehead, Lake Keowee and Chapman Bridge Oconee Bell Preserve are top sights worth seeing.
The Shepherd Hotel Downtown Clemson
A very comfortable hotel. Our only complaint is that our room was on the second floor, right below the bar and on weekend nights we could hear the partying upstairs. An otherwise excellent stay. No self parking, either valet or Uber. Very walkable location, restaurants, bars and shops nearby. The ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Clemson Hotel & Conference Center
Rooms are clean. Staff was very pleasant.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Lakeside Lodge Clemson
We booked this hotel because the hot tub is open during the winter. Our 1 BR suite was large and in excellent condition. We did not try the restaurant but heard good things about it. Some reviews we have seen complained about train noises. Apparently, they have resolved that issue - didn't hear a ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Yes so comfortable
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Wooded Cottage - 3 Mi to Clemson University
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Devils Fork State Park
You can take time to visit Devils Fork State Park during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Keowee Key Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Salem at Keowee Key Golf Course. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a football match.
Devils Fork Lake Jocassee
Explore the great outdoors at Devils Fork Lake Jocassee, a lovely green space in Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.
South Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Beach during your trip to Salem? Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.
Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center
Catch an event at Keowee Key Fitness & Tennis Center during your trip to Salem. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.
McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve
You can take time to visit McKinney Creek Oconee Bell Preserve during your travels to Salem. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's waterfalls.
